We had 20 years to help build a govt there that could’ve kept the Taliban at bay; instead we enabled a corrupt undemocratic govt and used Afghanistan as a little more than a cash cow for the military industrial complex. All this tragedy was inevitable given our own malfeasance.
António Guterres
 @antonioguterres
10 Feb 2022
I am increasingly concerned about the well-being of missing women activists in Afghanistan. Several have ‘disappeared’, some not heard from in weeks. I strongly urge the Taliban to ensure their safety so that they can return home.
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The US and NATO tried for to unite the Afghans to create a stable Government and a Military that would protect them. Laura Bush was actively involved in promoting Education and supporting Afghan Women. But Corruption ran rampant and Tribal Feuds prevented a Union.
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Replying to @IngeStark3
No, we did not seek to create a stable government. We were just told that. And Afghans are historically among the best fighters in the world, yet we were training them in the use of American military equipment the meant $2T in profit for our MIC but aligned with them very little.

Feb 10, 2022 · 10:51 AM UTC

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Replying to @marwilliamson @IngeStark3
I don’t think that’s a fair, blanket statement for the 20 years we were there. Yes, we failed the Afghan people during the last year.. but we did a lot of good
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Marianne, tell that to General David Petraeus, who worked hard to improve the life of the Afghan people. Also, Laura Bush who focused on Freedom and Education of the Afghan Women. And mostly the 1,000s of US Vets who see the Afghans as they're Brothers.
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Replying to @marwilliamson @IngeStark3
As an Afghan I not agree with you US government do a lot of things here in Afghanistan including human rights,women right,agriculture,economy,knowledge, after that we don't have that rights, but unfortunately right now again we lost all things because of Pakistan and TB.
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